Queen Anna's New World of Words; or, Dictionarie of the Italian and English Tongues

Name: Queen Anna's New World of Words; or, Dictionarie of the Italian and English Tongues
Author: John Florio

By John Florio

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A bilingual Italian–English dictionary compiled and substantially enlarged by John Florio, presenting extensive headwords with English equivalents, usage guidance, and literary citations. It opens with multilingual prefatory material and a royal dedication, lists authors and sources consulted, and appends practical rules and observations for Italian pronunciation and grammar; typographic markers are used to indicate vowel qualities. Entries range from common speech to technical and literary vocabulary, formatted to support translation, language learning, and general reference between the two tongues.

About the Author

John Florio

John Florio was an English linguist, lexicographer, and translator, known for his contributions to the development of the English language in the early 17th century. He is best recognized for his work "Queen Anna's New World of Words; or, Dictionarie of the Italian and English Tongues," which served as one of the first comprehensive dictionaries of Italian and English. Florio's writings reflect his deep engagement with both languages and cultures, and he played a significant role in introducing Italian literary and cultural concepts to an English-speaking audience. His other notable work, "Giardino di Ricreatione," showcases his literary talent and passion for language.